The Sweet Diabetic

Paula Deen Takes Victoza For Type 2 Diabetes. So What Is It?

If you are like me, when you heard Paula Deen was a Type 2 Diabetic, you Googled her perscription ... Victoza.  I thought it sounded very hopeful until I read the "Important Safety Information".  Personally, I would have a long discussion with my doctor before taking it.  Laboratory tests have shown that Victoza can cause thyroid cancer.

Here is the product information from http://www.Victoza.com .  Please make an informed decision on any diabetes medication you choose to take.  You must be your own advocate.

Sherry

My Not So Merry Season Of Metformin

My Not So Merry Season Of Metformin

 

It's been awhile since my last post, but I've been going through a not so merry season with Metformin. I'm writing about it because I suspect many of you may have or are going through the same thing with no idea of the cause.

How extreme heat affects the body - latimes.com

This extreme heat here in the Midwest is melting me.  I feel sluggish, tired, and generally not good.  I know diabetes doesn't help the situation in my case.  I've found an article from the LA Times that I think you'll find informative.

Be well, my friends.

Sherry

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Diabetes And Boils ...

If you are diabetic you know exactly what a boil is and where you get them.  Right?  Here's a clip of a great article about diabetes and boils that will tell you what causes them and things you can do to prevent them. 

Sherry

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Mediterranean Burger

Here is a tasty twist for your burgers this summer.  I'm definitely going to try the Mediterranean Burger myself.

Sherry

Gastroparesis And Diabetes

What if I have diabetes and gastroparesis?

The primary treatment goals for gastroparesis related to diabetes are to improve stomach emptying and regain control of blood glucose levels. Treatment includes dietary changes, insulin, oral medications, and, in severe cases, a feeding tube and parenteral nutrition.

Diabetic Friendly Recipe - Mexican Cobb Salad

This sounds pretty good to me and it's great for those hot summer days when we don't want to cook.

Mediterranean Diet ... Proven Beneficial Effects For Cardiovascular Health & Wellness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects
  not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its
  individual components including waist circumference,
  HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood

  pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a
  new study published in March 2011 issue of the Journal of
  the American College of Cardiology.

Medication Reference Chart For Type 2 Diabetes

I thought this chart might be helpful to you as you work toward managing your diabetes.

Trimming Toenails: The Basics

Caring for our feet is one of the many things we diabetics must be vigilant about.  From time to time I like to post about trimming our toenails.  After I lost my left big toe, this became a big fearful issue for me.  In retrospect I believe an ingrown toenail was a contributing factor to my toe amputation.  So, here's a little refresher for us.